“If [my dog] sees a random dog in the field and gets a chance to run to it, she goes up to it and starts off good by just smelling …
Keeping Your Dog Entertained During the First Two Weeks After TPOLO
It’s been 3.5 weeks since Barley, my border collie, had TPLO surgery. He’s almost 9 years old but he’s extremely active, so I knew that recovery would be hard on …
How to Smoothly Cross the US/Mexico Border with a Van
Yesterday (November 3, 2022) I crossed the border at Eagle Pass/Piedras Negras to go to Mexico and start the southbound leg of my Pan-American Highway trip. Per usual with the …
Is PetPlate Worth It?
Pet Plate reached out to me this summer asking if I’d like to test out their meal delivery service for my dogs in exchange for a review. Of course, I …
My Dog is Starting to Attack his Mother: 7 Steps to Regain Peace
We’ve already covered a few different cases where dogs don’t get along, but this Ask a Behavior Consultant post is different. If you’re dealing with aggression between dogs in your …
My Dog Is Rude and Doesn’t Respect My Husband
Sometimes our dogs are perfect angels with us and total brats with other people. It’s one thing if your dog doesn’t respect strangers, but what do you do if your …
Are Kongs Messy?
Kongs are a delicious way to entertain your pup. Aside from providing a tasty snack, Kongs can provide a soothing distraction to your dog while they’re left alone or while …
What’s a Sniffari? Does My Dog Need One?
Growing up, I was taught that dogs are supposed to walk on a short leash on your left side. “Walks” were more like marches around the block, and I never …
My Dog Won’t Stop Interrupting Zoom Meetings
Many of us are *still* spending a ton of time on Zoom or other video calls for work. While our dogs (and cats) may be enjoying the extra social time, …
Help! My Dog Hates the Car
Many dogs LOVE the car: it means parks, playtime, and adventure. But for other dogs, car rides are a dreaded occurrence. This can be confusing for owners, especially if car …
